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X972 LLX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,686 mi
Last recorded194,686 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 194,686 miles

Advise; nearside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 189,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 184,341 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2015 179,888 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2014 173,509 miles

engine under tray fitted

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2014 173,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

engine under tray fitted

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Feb 2013 159,634 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jan 2012 145,024 miles

Airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

LED"S at high level not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

LEDs AT HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

two bulbs not working high level brake light

Fail 22 Jan 2010 118,328 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

two bulbs not working high level brake light

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre check 2000 miles

Fail 28 Nov 2008 104,117 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyre check 2000 miles

Pass 25 Oct 2007 92,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 64,574 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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X972 LLX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X972 LLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X972 LLX registered?

X972 LLX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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